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title: "Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d51d"
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# Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d51d

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## Summary

SRUC, a higher education and research institution based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services. Classified under research consultancy services (CPV: 73210000) and pertaining to the services category, this contract involved the delivery and impact evaluation of the ongoing Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) programme at SRUC's Barony Campus in Dumfries (UKM92). The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to GORSE Services Limited, effective from 15 April 2025, with a value of £54,600 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, business development, and evaluation consultancy services. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio of public sector work and gain valuable experience working under programmes that support agricultural innovation. SMEs with robust project delivery capabilities, a strong employee insurance cover, and a proven track record in consultancy services were particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The contract's defined scope and detailed selection criteria ensured that only well-qualified bidders participated, effectively fostering business growth and strengthening industry reputation.

## Notice

Working under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) Programme Director, SRUC seeks external project expertise, averaging seven days per month, to support the delivery and impact evaluation of the on-going DDC programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see full description of requirement in the attached invitation to tender document. Additional information: In their SPD response, Tenderers are required to disclose 1. their ("general") yearly turnover for the previous three financial years; 2. that their insurance cover meets the following levels: Employer's Compulsory Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million) Professional Indemnity Insurance (GBP 5 million) Public Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million)

Renewal: One extension of 12 months by mutual agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GORSE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2025
- 21 Jan 2025 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002061-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788397
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00021

## Provenance

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